Product overview
Polyether-Modified Polysiloxane Leveling Agent is a surface-additive family used to reduce surface-tension differences and improve substrate wetting, flow and defect control. Dosage and compatibility trials are essential because excessive or mismatched silicone can affect intercoat adhesion or cause cratering.
Function & Usage
- Provide Solvency, Carrying & Spreading
Provides solvency, carrying, spreading, evaporation or fixative performance according to the selected specialty material. Typical uses: Surface-tension reduction and substrate wetting, Flow and leveling improvement, Anti-cratering and slip control.
- Manage Defoaming, Leveling & Surface Quality
Controls foam, trapped air, flow, surface tension, leveling, slip or mechanical surface properties in a compatible coating. Typical uses: Surface-tension reduction and substrate wetting, Flow and leveling improvement, Anti-cratering and slip control.
Product information
- Primary category:
- Paints, Coatings, Adhesives & Construction, Fine Chemicals
- Subcategory:
- Wetting, Leveling & Surface Additives
- CAS No.:
- Mixture; no single CAS
- Form:
- Clear liquid / Solution
- Content / Grade:
- 100% active or 40-60% solution; silicone-polyether structure and carrier solvent by grade
- Applications:
- Surface-tension reduction and substrate wetting, Flow and leveling improvement, Anti-cratering and slip control, Waterborne, solvent-borne and UV coatings
- Hazard / Transport:
- Hazard depends on active concentration and carrier solvent. Some grades can cause eye irritation or aquatic effects and solvent grades may be flammable; confirm the exact formulation SDS and compatibility data.
- Storage:
- Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry and ventilated place. Protect from freezing, excessive heat, direct light and contamination; solvent grades must be kept away from ignition sources.